
BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
Y12 ANCMOT history
Y12 ANC is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 175,823 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 175,823 mi
- At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 11,648 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y12 ANC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 30 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y12 ANC was last recorded at 175,823 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 175,823 miles · 25 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 11,648 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 175,823 miles
- 2025 – 159,268 miles
- 2024 – 144,480 miles
- 2023 – 131,011 miles
- 2022 – 115,935 miles
- 2021 – 104,106 miles
- 2020 – 94,840 miles
- 2019 – 83,516 miles
- 2018 – 73,521 miles
- 2017 – 65,922 miles
- 2016 – 58,924 miles
- 2015 – 49,636 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Shock absorber dust covers split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
15 tests since 27 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass175,823 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 175,823 miles
- Test number
- 531640276033
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail175,823 miles (+16,555)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,823 miles
- Test number
- 168415717879
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass159,268 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 159,268 miles
- Test number
- 567281722521
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail159,246 miles (+14,766)2 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,246 miles
- Test number
- 979250191946
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass144,480 miles (+13,469)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 144,480 miles
- Test number
- 586073421354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,011 miles (+15,076)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 131,011 miles
- Test number
- 528204615564
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass115,935 miles (+11,829)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 115,935 miles
- Test number
- 995629739184
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass104,106 miles (+9,266)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 104,106 miles
- Test number
- 865745119105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,840 miles (+11,324)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 94,840 miles
- Test number
- 750416765081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,516 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 83,516 miles
- Test number
- 132655151227
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber dust covers split
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber dust cover split
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail83,515 miles (+9,994)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,515 miles
- Test number
- 404751497090
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber dust covers split
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber dust cover split
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass73,521 miles (+7,599)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 73,521 miles
- Test number
- 777166998026
- AdvisoryFront brake discs, corroded.
Pass65,922 miles (+6,998)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 65,922 miles
- Test number
- 643634036658
- AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass58,924 miles (+9,288)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 58,924 miles
- Test number
- 903722928253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,636 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 49,636 miles
- Test number
- 426598675105
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about Y12 ANC
- Does Y12 ANC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y12 ANC is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y12 ANC?
- The MOT on Y12 ANC is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y12 ANC done?
- Y12 ANC was recorded at 175,823 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 11,648 miles a year.
- Has Y12 ANC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y12 ANC has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y12 ANC ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on Y12 ANC find?
- Y12 ANC passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.
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